SRISTI Scheme 2026 - Rooftop Solar Power Plant Subsidy Proposed by Central Govt.

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Central Government proposed SRISTI Scheme 2026. This Sustainable Rooftop Implementation for Solar Transfiguration of India (SRISTI) scheme was designed to provide incentives for the installation of rooftop solar power plant projects in India. This solar power plant subsidy concept was to form the basis of the revised MNRE scheme for rooftop solar projects in Phase II. The CCEA note submitted earlier to the Union Cabinet in April was to be replaced by this SRISTI Scheme.

Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.

Primary objective of this proposed scheme was to generate 40 GW power from solar rooftops till the financial year 2023-2024. Central government was going to spend Rs. 23,450 crore for this scheme.

Salient Features of SRISTI Scheme 2026

Important features and highlights of SRISTI Scheme 2026 are as follows:

• This solar power plant subsidy scheme was to provide incentives for the sustainable implementation of rooftop solar projects.
• It was to form the advanced version of the previous MNRE scheme in Phase II.
• Government was to integrate Discoms to implement this solar subsidy scheme.
• Central government was to provide financial support to install rooftop solar power plants for residential users.
• Residential users could install the in-line capacity as per their requirement and their SERC (State Electricity Regulation Commission) regulation.
• Central government was to provide subsidy up to 5 KWP capacity of power plant.
• Government aimed to generate 40,000 MW power with a total outlay of Rs 23,450 crore.

SRISTI Scheme - Incentives

Central government was going to provide incentives for successful installation of solar projects:

1. Incentive for subsidy to residential users at Rs. 18,000/KW calculated at benchmark cost of Rs. 60,000/KW.
2. Incentives to Discoms for social, institutional, government, commercial and industrial sectors at Rs. 5,500/KW calculated at total cost of Rs. 55,000/KW.
3. Total incentive of Rs. 9000 crore for installation of power plants of 5,000 MW capacity.
4. Incentives for Discoms of total 14,450 crore for installations of solar rooftops of 35,000 MW.
5. Total outlay of this scheme was Rs. 23,450 crore for power generation of 40 GW capacity of solar rooftops.

This scheme was to increase the use of solar energy in India and residential people could adopt cleaner electricity generation mechanism.

Current Rooftop Solar Subsidy in 2026

SRISTI Scheme was a proposal and it was not launched as a separate scheme. Rooftop solar subsidy for residential users is now available under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Eligible households can get subsidy up to Rs. 78,000 for rooftop solar installation through the National Portal for Rooftop Solar.

MNRE is also running the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme with a target of 40,000 MW total capacity. For more details on the rooftop solar subsidy process, check the MNRE Rooftop Solar Power Plant Subsidy Scheme article.

FAQ's

Is SRISTI Scheme still running in 2026?

SRISTI Scheme was a proposal made by MNRE for rooftop solar subsidy. It was not launched as a separate scheme. Rooftop solar subsidy for residential users is now available under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

What is the current rooftop solar subsidy in 2026?

Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, residential users can get subsidy up to Rs. 78,000 for rooftop solar installation. Application is done through the National Portal for Rooftop Solar at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.